Zalmon Richards House, Washington D.C.

Name: Zalmon Richards House
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#746 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Victorian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Zalmon Richards House is a historic house in Washington, D.C. A Second Empire rowhouse, it was home from 1882 until his death of Zalmon Richards, founder of the National Education Association. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. It is a private residence. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'42"N, 77°1'49"W

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Northwest Washington (Logan Circle - Shaw)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Zalmon Richards House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, Halo, House of the Temple, Equestrian statue of John A. Logan.

~1120 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
~1140 ftSW
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1910 ftW
Museum, History museum
House of the Temple, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C. United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
~780 ftS
Monuments and statues, Entertainment
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Major General John A. Logan, also known as the General John A. Logan Monument and Logan Circle Monument, is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general John A. Logan.
~1980 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Foundry United Methodist Church is a historic congregation of the United Methodist Church, located on 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. and founded in 1814.
~490 ftS
Museum, History museum, Victorian architecture
Old Korean Legation Museum, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Old Korean Legation Museum is a historic house museum located at 15 Logan Circle NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
~1450 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Grace Reformed Church is a historic church building in Northwest, Washington, D.C. A notable member was Theodore Roosevelt, who regularly attended services there during his term as United States president.
~1190 ftS
Museum, Historical place, National park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW.
0.4 miS
Church
National City Christian Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • National City Christian Church, located on Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C. is the national church of the Christian Church. The denomination grew out of the Stone-Campbell Movement founded by Thomas Campbell and Alexander Campbell of Pennsylvania and West Virginia and Barton W.
~1100 ftE
Park
Shaw, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zalmon Richards House?

Nearby attractions include Old Korean Legation Museum, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Studio Theatre, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Shaw, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Zalmon Richards House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zalmon Richards House:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (12 min walk)
Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (12 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (25 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (32 min walk)